VISION ZERO IMPLEMENTATION: TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT TO BEGIN ON MURTLAND STREET AND HAMILTON AVENUE
Two Streets in Homewood to Receive Traffic Calming Measures Aimed at Making Streets Safer for Students
Pittsburgh, PA – The City of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce that traffic calming measures will be implemented on Murtland Street and on Hamilton Avenue in the Homewood neighborhood. This initiative aims to increase speed limit compliance and provide safer walking conditions for students who attend schools in the community.
The project on Murtland Street is a collaboration with Westinghouse Academy to improve safety for students. Traffic calming will include the construction of two (2) speed humps, painted “No Parking” bump-outs to improve sight lines at intersections, and upgrades to existing crossings.
The project on Hamilton Avenue is a smaller-scale safety improvement that is part of the greater effort by the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) to improve pedestrian safety at Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) stops. DOMI Streets Division identified and remediated missing and/or deteriorated sidewalks near the PRT stop couplet at Mulford Street prior to the installation of calming measures. Traffic Calming here includes the installation of a single (1) speed table and improvements to pedestrian crossings.
“Every student, every family, and every neighbor should feel safe when they’re walking down their own street — whether they’re heading to school, to the store, or to the bus stop. These improvements on Murtland and Hamilton aren’t just about slowing down drivers — they’re about protecting lives, strengthening community, and making sure our streets put people first. Because when our kids are safe, we’re all safer,” said Mayor Ed Gainey.
These projects were selected due to there being seven (7) crashes reported on North Murtland Street between Frankstown Avenue and Hermitage Street, between the years of 2020-2022. The crash history coupled with the high pedestrian volume showed a clear need for intervention as the City of Pittsburgh looks to address critical gaps in pedestrian routing with the Critical Sidewalk Gaps program.
Construction work for both locations is tentatively expected to take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. During construction, flaggers will be stationed throughout the work area to allow alternating traffic. There may be periods of intermittent delays during construction. Appropriate signage and permanent pavement markings will accompany the installation of traffic calming features.
The duration of construction for both projects is expected to last one (1) day, weather permitting. Hours of construction will be 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Temporary "No Parking" signage will be posted throughout the corridor where work is taking place.
Follow along with current progress on the Murtland St and Hamilton Ave Traffic Calming EngagePage.
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